Delivering Materiel Readiness “THE FUTURE OF ARMY LOGISTICS” March 2004 BG Charlie Fletcher United States Army Deputy G-4 NDIA

Delivering Materiel Readiness AGENDA  OIF Lessons  CSS Changes  Army Logistics Focus Areas  Way Ahead

Delivering Materiel Readiness OIF LESSONS  Our Soldiers will never fail us  Strategic Mobility is dramatically improved  Deploy and Employ is a New Way of War What’s changed since Desert Storm?  Stockpiles are gone  Front lines are gone  Joint Distribution goes to the Tactical Level Point: Need to Focus on “Last Tactical Mile”

Delivering Materiel Readiness What I Learned Don’t Live Better Than Those You Support Put Yourself Where You See the Situation No Log Comms = No Parts Limited Trucks = Limited Everything Trust Your Instincts Maintaining Standards is Tough CTT = Lives Soldiers Routinely Perform Miracles

Delivering Materiel Readiness  Supply Chain and Distribution based systems rather than tactical stockpiles  Increased reliance on Commercial Capabilities and Contractors  Dependence on others for Speed and Precision SUSTAINING THE FORCE: WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? Log Culmination is now in the Warfighter Lexicon

G-4 FOCUS  “CONNECT” OUR LOGISTICIANS 24 / 7 Data Capability into the Enterprise Plug / Un-plug as Required (Agility / Flexibility) Enable “Sense and Respond” Logistics Include Log, Per, Med & Eng  MODERNIZE THEATER DISTRIBUTION Single Proponent Enable Control With 100% Visibility Single Doctrine, Force Structure & Training Integrated In-transit Visibility  IMPROVE FORCE RECEPTION APOD / SPOD; Distribution; Life Support Strategic Connectivity - Theater Log C2 Node Embedded Sustainment Capability Life Support – Division in 5 Days  INTEGRATE THE SUPPLY CHAIN Single Proponent PLL, ASL, DLA/AMC Synchronization Integral Part of DOD Supply Process End-To-End Visibility DELIVER MATERIEL READINESS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS  Our Commitment  Joint Integration  Policy Modernization  Refined Doctrine  New Force Structure  Standards and Discipline

Delivering Materiel Readiness  The Soldier  The Network  Modularity  Joint and  Expeditionary Mindset  CTC/BCTP  Unit Manning  Resources Processes  Army Aviation  Current to Future Force  The Bench  AC/RC Balance  Installations as Flagships  Leader Development & Education  Authorities, Responsibilities  and Accountability  Strategic Communications  Actionable Intelligence  Joint Logistics CSA FOCUS AREAS Integrate the Supply Chain Connect the Logistician Modernize Theater Dist. Improve Force Reception READINESS G4 FOCUS AREAS INTEGRATION OF FOCUS AREAS

Delivering materiel readiness… …we can’t do it without YOU!